Summary Box
What is already known:
•Spirulina is a microscopic and filamentous cyanobacterium with high nutritional value taken as a safe dietary supplement for both humans and animals
•Species of Spirulina have exhibited metabolic (hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic), anti-viral, liver-protecting and blood-vessel relaxing effects, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
•Proven effective therapies for the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) do not exist. The cornerstone therapy of NAFLD is directed toward weight loss, lifestyle modifications, and comorbidity management